Job Title: Social Worker MSW

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000245205

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $85,412.34 - $109,428.19 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Social Worker provides direct case management services to patients and their families utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach. This role requires a working knowledge of case management responsibilities and topics including, but not limited to: assessment and documentation, discharge planning, transitions of care, interdisciplinary rounds, regulatory compliance, utilization management, revenue cycle, healthcare financing, inpatient capacity, patient flow, and healthcare related social needs (social determinants of health).

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited graduate school of social work with a master s in social work MSW degree,
• State licensure required by the NJ State Board of Social Work examiners,
• Licenses Social worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW),
• Case Management certification is preferred; advanced training or certification in clinical social work practice (e,g,trauma-informed care, family therapy, palliative care) is valued,
• One (1) or more years of experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred,

Scheduling Requirements

• Days to work
• Full-Time
• 35 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• The Social Worker will actively participate in initiatives that improve key performance indicators (such as length of stay, throughput) that align with RWJBH System Goals and ensures continuity of care,
• The Social Worker will provide clinical social work interventions, including supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic approaches that address psychosocial distress arising from illness, grief and loss, trauma, or other major life events,
• Conduct comprehensive assessments in the electronic health record,
• Develop and implement individualized clinical interventions to support safe discharge, reduce readmissions, and coordinate care,
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds (IDR), presenting cases and communicating discharge planning updates,
• Utilize health risk assessments and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings to identify at-risk patients and coordinate appropriate referrals,
• Complete timely referrals for post-acute care services
• Collaborate with the Utilization Review team to support insurance authorization and clinical documentation needs,
• Proactively manage patient flow by identifying discharge barriers and escalating complex issues to appropriate leaders,
• Address healthcare-related social needs by assessing and coordinating appropriate SDOH services to support safe discharges,
• Participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement, and department-wide initiatives focused on LOS reduction, performance, and engagement,
• Conduct specialized psychosocial assessments, when indicated, including (but not limited to) hemodialysis, transplant, perinatal, and oncologic

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.